ICAR – Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture is regulary conducting various training programme for the empowerment of various stakeholders and in this endeavor a hands-on skill development training on “Live feed production and mangement in brackishwater aquaculture” is being conducted from 17th to 21st March 2025. This specialized training was funded by MSME and aimed to offer skill development in various live feed production techniques and management for sustainable brackishwater aquaculture.
Thirty Five participants representing all the maritime states and Andaman and Nicobar Islands with diverse professional backgrounds such as, Start ups, entrepreneurs, researchers, academicians and aqua input suppliers joined in this training to take live feed production as a business model. This training program is designed to provide participants with hands-on experience in live feed culture, covering key aspects such as the selection of suitable live feed species, isolation and culture techniques, enrichment strategies, and biosecurity measures. The curriculum has been carefully structured to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical demonstrations, ensuring a comprehensive know-how experience leading to skill development. Eminent scientists and subject matter experts from ICAR-CIBA as well as specialists from varioious institutions and industry experts shared their experiences to the trainees.
On inaugurating the fibe days program, Dr. Kuldeep K. Lal highlighted the importance of live feed, government’s thrust and initiatives in aquaculture. Further, he emphasized that mastering live feed production and management techniques is essential for aquaculture professionals, hatchery operators, and researchers engaged in seed production. Dr.K. Ambasankar, Course Director, ICAR-CIBA welcomed the trainees and gave an overview about the training program. He also briefed on the training highlights and thanked all the participants for showing an overwhelming interest in the training and further translating this knowledge and skills to the rapidly growing aquaculture sector. The event was organized in association with Institute Technology Management Unit (ITMU) of CIBA, and SIC, ITMU, Dr. P.K. Patil proposed the vote of thanks.
